Hailey 24 Fe and Sexual Dysfunction: What Users Say

• Emi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 2, 2023

For Birth Control "Obviously, some of these symptoms could be related to other issues… but I firmly believe this pill is ruining my life. I’ve been on it for over a year now, and I have never in my life been more depressed, anxious, irritated, or exhausted. My skin has been so dry (and breaking out). I’ve gained a TON of weight. I have zero sex drive. I won’t get my period for 4 months, and then randomly I’ll get the worst one of my life that lasts 10 days, and I’m practically bedridden, and I am tired ALL THE TIME. My boyfriend literally calls me “sleepy bish” because I’m always so tired and moody and mean for NO REASON. I know everyone is different, but I felt I had to share in hopes it saves other ladies out there from the same miserable experience I had :("

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 31, 2021

For Birth Control "My pharmacy quit carrying Blisovi 24 FE (I was on it for three years). I switched to Hailey for a month and am stopping birth control altogether because of it. My breasts are very sore, my face broke out like crazy, no libido, skin is itchy, and I'm very emotional."

• My ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 3, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control, I would say, for about 3-4 years, give or take possibly 2. I really liked it at first, it made my periods lighter and less symptoms of my period, like cramps and headaches. But over the last year, I've gotten so moody. I thought it was just me going through stuff. Even though I didn't want to be with my boyfriend of 5 years anymore because there are times I want to rip off his head, like I literally can't stand him. But then other days, it's normal, how I've always felt for him. I also NEVER get my period anymore. I'll have spotting for a day, and that's it. I also have lost all my sex drive, like it doesn't even interest me anymore unless I am drinking. I want to get off of this BC so bad, but I don't know what to switch to. I would NOT recommend this BC. Many other side effects I haven't included."

• Ali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 18, 2022

For Birth Control "I was originally on Junel Fe until my insurance switched me to Amethia, which I had spotting on for over a year, until I was able to get switched to Hailey… unfortunately, this pill is the worst I’ve ever been on. I’ve bled constantly since I started it, almost to the point of it being a full period, which I use birth control to skip because I have endometriosis, so, not ideal. I already struggle with mental health, but I have never felt this bad on any other pill, the anxiety is constant, I have frequent stomachaches from my nerves, I don’t feel in control of myself, and I keep having random crying fits, but I’m completely numb. My sex drive is nonexistent, and that’s never been an issue before. Thankfully, I haven’t been breaking out, as I’ve seen others mention, but that’s about the only upside. Obviously, everyone will have a different reaction to medication, but I only have negative things to say about this one and can’t recommend it at all."

• AMK...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 7, 2021

For Birth Control "I'm only seeing negative reviews, so I'm giving you mine. I've been on this for about a year and a half. It took my body about 3-4 months to get used to. In the beginning, I definitely held onto water weight, had very sore breasts, a low sex drive, and moderate mood swings. I had very bad acne as a teenager but am now 28 and only get the occasional breakout. This pill didn't really do anything different to my skin. My periods have always been fairly normal with moderately painful cramps, so it's nice to have the option to skip that week. Even if I do go through the placebo week, the period is extremely light. I do notice that one lasting side effect is a low sex drive. However, other than that, I feel very normal and recommend this for a great birth control option."

• ban...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2022

For Birth Control "Well, on Hailey 24 Fe, my boobs look great, and I was getting my periods. I had hopped off Lo Loestrin Fe because I was not getting my periods (I want that birth control back, I will take no periods compared to this killing machine). My doc put me on Hailey 24 Fe, and at first, it seemed great. I am 4 months in, and my anxiety is way out of whack, and even depression/sadness has started. Given yes, I am in nursing school, which doesn't help, but this is unreal. I have no sex drive anymore, and my poor boyfriend is the one that I take my mood swings and anxiety attacks out on. After month 3, I stopped getting periods, and I am 2 weeks into month 4. I have gotten so much worse since that missed period, and all these symptoms are completely out of character for me. No, I am not pregnant, I checked 3 times because I was getting so paranoid, but dang, this birth control really did me in. I am also writing this review at 4 a.m. because I never sleep anymore while on it."

• PCO...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 17, 2022

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for 6 months. I was on Junel Fe, which worked fine other than the weight gain. My pharmacy switched me to Hailey Fe, maybe because of insurance issues or manufacturing issues. The pharmacist told me it was the same thing, however, it is not! I have had migraines that last for days or headaches every other day, 3-5 times a week. Weight gain has been worse. Sex drive was horrible, and I’ve never had that problem. Definitely do not recommend this brand personally, but everyone is different."

• alm...
• December 21, 2022

For Birth Control "I've had a pretty positive experience so far. It's cleared my skin to the point I don't wear concealer anymore, and it's reduced my appetite to the point of losing a little of my winter weight. It has come with breast tenderness/swelling, but mine have always been very dulled to sensation, so it's manageable, and it's been a bit nice to have them look larger/fuller. (Though, to be clear, I don't recommend putting yourself through discomfort for cosmetic reasons.) It has cut down on my sex drive, but honestly, it's helped with my relationship and self-esteem with my very low sex drive partner. It's been a very weird set of circumstances and normally detrimental effects that have actually been a bit of a boon to my very specific case. Though I must mention my breasts have started lactating more, though I haven't been pregnant or nursing in years. I do feel as if my mental state is a bit more flighty, but it's been manageable."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2021

For Birth Control "Started using Hailey about 5 months ago, mainly for how bad my cramps were. Being said, it hasn’t helped my cramps at all, but it cleared up my skin, and I’m not pregnant, so there’s that. It did lower my sex drive to almost nothing, however, so maybe that’s why I’m not pregnant. Don’t love it, don’t hate it."

• Rac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 19, 2022

For Birth Control "After taking this for five months… • no period (I’ve never missed a period, let alone 5) • breasts are sore every single day • absolutely no libido • skin is constantly itching, like I’ve got bugs • extreme depression - crying all the time, feeling empty. I’ve an appointment to change b.c. at the end of the month because this experience has been traumatic."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 18, 2022

For Birth Control "This birth control made me have the following side effects: nauseous, migraines, and a low sex drive."